Orchesis I Presents

We would like to thank the Department of Kinesiology for their support of the dance program servicing teacher education, the performing arts, and the student body at large through academic classes as well as student organizations. The Dance Pro-gram encourages the many diverse communities that seek out and prosper through their study of dance.

We would also like to thank the Theatre Department for all their help producing this virtual show during the pandemic.

Artistic Director’s Note:

Welcome and thank you for joining Orchesis I Dance Company this evening in a unique Barjché production experience.

No doubt in 1944, when three Iowa State University students, Barbara, Jean and Charlotte, combined their names for the first ISU modern dance concert, Barjche’, (pronounced bar-shay), would they have ever imagined a dance performance in this way.

Probably, most of us couldn’t have either before March of 2020. Yet, here we are connecting, dancing and creating art and sharing in our humanity.

Since its origin 77 years ago, Barjché has become an annual modern dance performance produced by the Orchesis I Dance Company and ISU Dance Program. The theme for Barjché 2021 celebrates reunions and coming together and our connectivity. Each choreographer has been inspired by connectivity in some way to approach creating their dance.

While the dance making process and presentation had to change and adapt with the pandemic this year, the need to connect and come together on meaningful levels has not. Despite the layers of barriers, masks, screens and sometimes miles, these young dance artists came together to continue dancing and sharing a part of them-selves that connects them to their peers, humanity and you the audience.

“The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who thinks & feels with us, & who, though distant, is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited garden.” - Goethe

Please sit back and enjoy the show. We look forward to seeing you all in the theater again soon. Thank you for supporting the arts. Your support is needed more than ever right now!

Cynthia AdamsArtistic Director -BarjchéAssociate Teaching Professor -Dance

Technical Crew Technical Director: Natalie Hining Production Coordinator: Will Coeur Stage Manager/Light Board: Bethmari Marquez-Barreto Sound Board/Video Operator: Will Coeur Lighting Designers: Will Coeur, TJ Mack, Rachel Ward, Brandon Lemme, Jackson Newhouse Stage Crew: Abbigail Markus

1. Seasons Choreographer: Katie Teeling Dancers: Curran Birdwell, Natalie Davis, Delaney Eiteman, Mya Fisher, Anne Fritsch, Alex Geary, Edmeé González, Maddie Landahl, Lauren Meinel, Beth Michels, Molly Niebergall, Myra Patton, Galaxie Pendleton, Megan Phinney, Maya Prebil, Sarah Rasavanh, Dani Steffes, Haylie Sumner-Lindberg, Tatum Vermeer Music: The Winner Is by Devotchka Lighting Designer: Will Coeur

2. Tied to the Ship Choreographer: Katie Teeling Dancers: Katie Teeling Music: Comptine d’un autre été by Yann Tiersen Lighting Designer: TJ Mack

3. Theory of the Unconscious Choreographer: Tatum Vermeer Dancers: Mya Fisher, Galaxie Pendleton, Maya Prebil, Tatum Vermeer Music: Hold Tight by Jamie XX Set Designer: Natalie Hining Lighting Designer: Jackson Newhouse

4. Tribute (Screendance) Choreographer: Cynthia Adams Performance & Video: Jose Manuel Perez Gonzalez (ISU alumni filmed in Spain) Music: Cello Solo by Laurie Anderson Note: I n memory of Donald Moyer, mentor and yoga teacher. (7/9/39-11/7/19)

5. Faith Choreographer: Edmeé González Dancers: Lauren Meinel & Dani Steffes Music: Infra 5 Lighting Designer: Rachel Ward

6. In My Head Choreographer: Haylie Sumner-Lindberg Dancers: Anne Fritsch, Sarah Rasavanh, Haylie Sumner-Lindberg, Katie Teeling Music: Darcy’s Room by R.I.P, Mommy by R.I.P Lighting Designer: Brandon Lemme

7. Circle (Zoom dance) Choreographer: Cynthia Adams Dancers: Jose Perez Gonzales & Dani Steffes Music: We Insist by Zoe Keating Note: I wrote the text March 12, 2020 the last day of in person classes with my ISU students in the Spring Semester. The piece was filmed in Ames, Iowa, with Jose in Jerez, Spain and Dani in Mapleton, Iowa.

8. Linked For Life Choreographer: Alex Geary Dancers: Curran Birdwell, Alex Geary, Maddie Landahl, Sarah Rasavanh Music: Be Brave by Owl City Lighting Designer: Rachel Ward

9. Round Again Choreographer: Dani Steffes Dancers: Mya Fisher, Megan Phinney, Dani Steffes, Katie Teeling Music: Bomb by Black Rose Beatz Lighting Designer: Brandon Lemme

10. Choosing My Adventure (Screendance) Choreographer: Beth Michels Dancers: Natalie Davis, Mya Fisher, Beth Michels, Molly Niebergall, Maya Prebil, Katie Teeling Music: Experience by Ludovico Einaudi Video Editor: Beth Michels

11. Chain-Link Choreographer: Cynthia Adams & Dancers Dancers: Natalie Davis, Alex Geary, Edmeé González, Maddie Landahl, Lauren Meinel, Beth Michels, Megan Phinney, Maya Prebil, Dani Steffes, Haylie Sumner-Lindberg, Katie Teeling Music: Sun Will Set by Zoe Keating Note: Chain-Link was created using the techniques based on the writing or drawing game, Exquisite Corpse, that dates back to the Parisian Surrealist Movement. Lighting Designer: TJ Mack

12. Inclined to Fade (Screendance) Choreographer: Curran Birdwell Dancers: Curran Birdwell & Lauren Meinel Music: Original music by Curran Birdwell Video Editor: Curran Birdwell

13. On Enjoying and Suffering the Passions Choreographer: Lauren Meinel Dancers: Curran Birdwell, Lauren Meinel, Maya Prebil, Sarah Rasavanh Music: Begin the Beguine by Artie Shaw, LJ by Travis Lake Lighting Designer: Will Coeur

14. Minty Bit Bits Choreographer: Megan Phinney Dancers: Edmeé González, Galaxie Pendleton, Megan Phinney, Dani Steffes Music: Singin in the Rain, Chicago Entr’acte, Epilogue (La La Land) by Justin Hurwitz Lighting Designer: Jackson Newhouse

15. Finale Choreographer: Beth Michels, Haylie Sumner-Lindberg, Tatum Vermeer, Katie Teeling Dancers: Curran Birdwell, Natalie Davis, Delaney Eiteman, Mya Fisher, Anne Fritsch, Alex Geary, Edmeé González, Maddie Landahl, Lauren Meinel, Beth Michels, Molly Niebergall, Myra Patton, Galaxie Pendleton, Megan Phinney, Maya Prebil, Sarah Rasavanh, Dani Steffes, Haylie Sumner-Lindberg, Tatum Vermeer, Katie Teeling Music: Singin in the Rain Remix by Twenty Below Music Lighting Designer: Will Coeur

Megan,You know how much I love watching you dance! Even though it isn’t in person I will be watching. I am so proud of you!!Love you, Grandma

Megan,This past year has been such a different dance experience for you. I’m so glad that you have continued to be able to do what you love safely. Although we will be watching you virtually this year, we will be cheering you on just the same.Good luck! Mom

Alex, We love to watch you create art with your dancing! Love, Mom and Dad

Dani,We are so proud of you and have loved watching you dance all these years! Love, Mom and Dad

Dani,Always enjoy watching you dance!Love, Grandma and Grandpa

Dani,Good luck!Love, Grandma and Grandpa

Dani,Best of luck! Love watching you dance!Love, Grandma and Grandpa

Dani,Good luck! Wish we could be there!Love, Grandma and Grandpa

Edmeé :Your family is very proud of your accomplishments. Dance with your heart.From: Dad, Mom, Alejandra, Abu, and Tata

Beth, 19 years of dance! Wow! We LOVE watching you on stage...or video and live stream! So proud that you met the challenge this year, your efforts paid off! Cheers! We love you, Mom and Dad

Barjché Greetings

Name: Katie TeelingMajor: Psychology and Political Science Year: Senior Theme: The theme of the all cast piece is connecting your past life to your current life. The piece is about finding ways to take the hardships of your past and apply the knowledge you have gained to your current life. Its focus is on how that process does not always have to be heavy or negative, and can bring strength and light into your life. Conversely, my solo piece is about a lost connection between a family and the sadness and confusion that you face in that situation. Favorite part of Barjché: My favorite part of Barjche is the days of tech rehearsals leading up to the show. I love to see the show come together on stage, and I love the sense of togetherness I feel with the entire team that puts on this show.

Name: Beth MichelsMajor: Family Consumer Sciences and EducationMinor: Event ManagementYear: SeniorTheme: The theme for my piece this year is the connectivity we all have by going to Iowa State. We all get to choose our own adventure, but we all get to connect with each other through the love of Iowa State and the love of dancing. Favorite part of Barjché: My favorite part of Barjche is Dress Rehearsal night where we finally get to see the show all the way through with lights and costumes for the first time.

Name: Tatum Vermeer Major: Liberal studies Year: Senior Theme: Connections and disconnections Favorite part of Barjché: Making new friends and creating

Name: Haylie Sumner-Lindberg Major: Psychology Minor: Women and Gender StudiesYear: SeniorTheme: Each person’s individual struggle can lead them to be more empathetic and compassionate towards others and al-lows a sense of connection to those with similar struggles.

Name: Curran BirdwellMajor: Computer ScienceYear: Senior

Name: Dani SteffesMajor: Graphic DesignYear: JuniorTheme: Cycle of meeting and connecting with people.Favorite part of Barjché: My favorite part of Barjché is hanging out, getting ready, and dancing with everyone. It’s great being around these amazing people and doing what we love!

Name: Megan PhinneyMajor: Computer EngineeringYear: JuniorTheme: “Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are” -Marianne WilliamsonFavorite part of Barjché: being locked in fisher with all my favorite people

Choreographer Biographies

Name: Alex GearyMajor: Animal Science, Pre-VetYear: JuniorTheme: This dance is about the important connections that I’ve made throughout my life.Favorite part of Barjché: Being able to choreograph and perform.

Name: Lauren MeinelMajor: Elementary Education Year: Sophomore Favorite part of Barjché: Performing!!

Name: Edmeé GonzálezMajor: FrenchYear: Sophomore Theme: FaithFavorite part of Barjché: My favorite part of Barjche is the group dance

Cynthia Adams (Artistic Director) is originally from New England and began dancing at an early age. She completed her Bache-lors of Science in Pre‐Dance Therapy from New York University and earned her Masters in Choreography/Performance from the University of California, Los Angeles. Upon graduating Cyn-thia spend the next 20 years being involved in the San Francis-co Bay Area Dance Scene, where she helped form and became co-artistic director of Fellow Travelers Performance Group (FTPG). FTPG created over 70 dances and received numerous awards, grants and residencies as well as performing nationally and internationally. In addition to choreographing and perform-ing with FTPG, Ms. Adams performed professionally, touring with Kei Takei’s Moving Earth, Dziga Vertov Performance Group, Project Bandaloop, Heidi Duckler’s Collage Dance Theater, and Li Chiao‐Ping Dance among others. Ms. Adams is an Ex-perienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) through the Yoga Alliance national organization and a certified Pilates instructor. She joined Iowa State University Department of Kinesiology in the fall of 2010 and is Associate Teaching Professor in Dance. In addition to teaching all levels of Modern, Ballet, Dance Com-position, Sound and Movement, Philosophy and History of Dance, and Yoga, Cynthia is the adviser for the modern dance student company Orchesis I, and Artistic Director for their annual productions. She is also responsible for coordinating visiting guest artists and touring 20 students the North-Cen-tral Regional American College Dance Association. In 2015 ISU hosted ACDA which Cynthia acted as assistant organizer. Her work was chosen for Iowa State University’s Foundation Cam-paign at the Hilton Coliseum. Cynthia has continued to show new works the past few years in Ames, Des Moines and Iowa City, IA, Madison, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minn., Brooklyn, New York, and Nashville.

Come see us April 17th for our student produced show!

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